Las Vegas IBS Treatment
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What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a set of intestinal symptoms often associated with stress, depression, anxiety, or previous intestinal infection. It varies in severity and duration from person to person. Las Vegas physician specialist, Dr. Chanu Dasari is an expert in various treatment modalities of IBS which enables his patients to lead a healthy life. He is a top IBS specialist in Las Vegas and prescribes his patients effective treatments with exemplary success.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Signs & Symptoms
The common signs & symptoms of IBS include:
- Change in frequency of stool
- Change in form (appearance) of stool
- Abdominal Cramps
- Bloating & Flatulence
- Alternating Constipation & Diarrhea
- Clear or white mucus with the stool
Symptoms of bloating and abdominal cramps typically go away after a bowel movement.
Consultation with Dr. Chanu Dasari
At his clinic, Dr. Dasari reviews your medical history and performs a physical examination. As a meticulous IBS specialist, Dr. Dasari is able to diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. In few instances, Dr. Dasari may request additional examinations to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
- Have a stool sample examined to rule out infection
- Have blood tests done to check for anemia and rule out celiac disease
- Provide a certain diet or cut out specific food groups to rule out any food allergies
- Perform a colonoscopy
IBS Treatment Options
IBS is subcategorized, based on the predominant symptom into constipation-predominant, diarrhea-predominant IBS and can have alternating or mixed symptoms.
Dr. Dasari may advise you to avoid certain types of foods and liquids which aggravate IBS.
These include:
- High-protein diets
- Processed foods such as chips and cookies
- Coffee, carbonated drinks, and alcohol
- Breads and cereals made with refined grains
- Dairy products, especially cheese
Dr. Dasari will provide an effective diet prescription for treating IBS.
- Plenty of rehydration fluids
- A diet low on certain carbohydrates
- Gluten-free diet for diarrhea in certain patients
- Fiber diet for constipation
- Whole-grain bread and cereals.
- Moderate amount of sugar substitute, sorbitol.
IBS has adverse effects on the lifestyle of patients. There are various medications available for treating the different forms of IBS. These medications have benefits and side effects.
If you have experienced the symptoms of IBS, it is highly recommended to consult Dr. Dasari at his Henderson clinic for prompt evaluation, early diagnosis, and precise treatments.
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Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Dasari provides unparalleled expertise in minimally-invasive treatment options for digestive disease, chronic inflammation, and cancer.
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